Student Engagement Through Project Based Learning
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This document discusses project-based learning (PBL) and provides examples. It defines PBL as involving complex tasks based on challenging questions that require students to engage in design, problem-solving, decision making or investigations over an extended period of time, culminating in a tangible product or presentation. Key aspects of PBL include being centered around core concepts, driven by questions, involving constructive investigations, giving students autonomy, and addressing real-world problems. Examples provided include students designing an "amazing race" learning experience and investigating climate science through data collection.
Student Engagement Through Project Based Learning
- 1. Student Directed Gala Day - Hobsonville Point Primary 2014 Monday, 9 June 14
- 2. So, why? “No generation in history has ever been so thoroughly prepared for the Industrial Age as the current generation” - David Warlick BORING Monday, 9 June 14
- 3. So, why? “No generation in history has ever been so thoroughly prepared for the Industrial Age as the current generation” - David Warlick BORING Monday, 9 June 14
- 4. Defining Features Of Project-Based Learning Project-based learning (PBL) is a model that organizes learning around projects. According to the definitions found in PBL handbooks for teachers, projects are complex tasks, based on challenging questions or problems, that involve students in design, problem-solving, decision making, or investigative activities; give students the opportunity to work relatively autonomously over extended periods of time; and culminate in realistic products or presentations (Jones, Rasmussen, & Moffitt, 1997; Thomas, Mergendoller, & Michaelson, 1999). Project based Learning (PBLs) defined Monday, 9 June 14
- 5. PBLs Enable Future Focussed Skills Development H.P.P Multi-literacies - Inventive Thinking - Digital Age - Effective Communication NCREL Research Monday, 9 June 14
- 6. "what must a project have in order to be considered an instance of PBL?" The five criteria are: - centrality, (students learn concepts via the project) - driving question, (projects are focused on questions or problems that "drive" students to encounter (and struggle with) the central concepts and principles of a discipline.) - constructive investigations, (An investigation is a goal- directed process that involves inquiry, knowledge building, and resolution) - autonomy, (projects are significantly student-driven. PBL projects incorporate a good deal more student autonomy, choice, unsupervised work time, and responsibility than traditional instruction and traditional projects.) and realism. PBL incorporates real-life challenges where the focus is on authentic (not simulated) problems or questions and where solutions have the potential to be implemented. John W. Thomas, Ph. D March, 2000 “What defines PBL learning?” Monday, 9 June 14
- 7. Inter-disciplinary Approaches - Project Based Learning - Problem Based Learning - Design Process - Inquiry Learning So, what? Authentic/Real-Life Learning Monday, 9 June 14
- 8. Self Directed Learning Foster learning through awe/curiosity/questioning • What are the big ideas? • What are the ‘hook’ questions? • What are the focussing questions? • What provocative questions will foster inquiry? Questions to ask Monday, 9 June 14
- 9. Projects are driven by the student, based on their interests, passions and aspirations Read more link Monday, 9 June 14
- 10. PBLs are inter-disciplinary in nature 21stC Skills/HPP Dispositions Delete/Include relevant Lrn Areas Link topics/ parts to NZC Learning is CONNECTED Monday, 9 June 14
- 11. Connected Learning Example A student designed learning experience for others (Amazing Race) Planning, design, implementation and review Monday, 9 June 14
- 12. Effective learning is not done is separate subject silos Monday, 9 June 14
- 13. What empowers students in their learning? - self reflection - constructive feedback praising effort not results - peer review - meaningful assessments - co-constructed rubrics “Examinations are a barrier to learning, encouragement is an enabler” Sugata Mitra Monday, 9 June 14
- 14. Get Students to Dream Big 10. Learn through Service: When cases of the West Nile virus were reported in their area, Minnesota students sprang into action with a project that focused on preventing the disease through public education. Their project demonstrates what can happen when service-learning principles are built into PBL. Find more ideas for service-learning projects from the National Youth Leadership Council. 13. Investigate Climate Science: Take students on an investigation of climate science by joining the newest collaborative project hosted by GLOBE, Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment. The Student Climate Research Campaign includes three components: introductory activities to build a foundation of understanding, intensive observing periods when students around the world gather and report data, and research investigations that students design and conduct. Climate project kicks off Sept. 12. 12. Build Empathy: Projects that help students see the world from another person's perspective build empathy along with academic outcomes. The Edutopia video, "Give Me Shelter", shows what compassionate learning looks like in action. Click on the companion links for more suggestions about how you can do it, too. Student examples of PBLs from eduTopia Blog Monday, 9 June 14